Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Deletion/Duplication, Fetal
| CPT Code(s): | 81161; 81265 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Fetal Specimen: Two T-25 flasks at 80 percent confluency of cultured amniocytes. If the client is unable to culture amniocytes, this can be arranged by contacting RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.AND Maternal Cell Contamination Specimen: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD Solution A or B). Specimen Preparation:Cultured Amniocytes: Fill flasks with culture media. Transport two T-25 flasks at 80 percent confluency of cultured amniocytes. Backup cultures must be retained at the client's institution until testing is complete. Maternal Cell Contamination Specimen: Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Amniotic Fluid: Room temperature. Cultured Amniocytes: CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Must be received within 48 hours of shipment due to viability of cells. Maternal Cell Contamination Specimen: Room temperature. Stability:Fetal Specimen: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable Maternal Cell Contamination Specimen: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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